MBI DEFEATS FBC 5–4, WINS KBS MASTERS LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

IPOH, 12 SEPTEMBER 2026 – Ipoh City Council (MBI) Lawn Bowls Team achieved another proud milestone by being crowned the KBS Masters Lawn Bowls Champion 2026 after defeating the FBC team 5–4 in a tense and thrilling final. 

The tournament, organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and held at the Perak Lawn Bowls Arena, Ipoh Sports Complex, saw the MBI team display full confidence, discipline and high fighting spirit throughout the competition. 

In the final match, both teams fought fiercely before MBI secured a narrow 5–4 victory, thereby clinching the championship title and bringing home a highly meaningful triumph for the entire Ipoh City Council community.  

The MBI team was represented by Nur Fidrah Noh, Azlan Mahamud, Abdul Rashid Abdul Talib, Muhammad Hafizan Muhammad Hassan and Shahril Sabri.  

This victory reflects the strength of team spirit, mental resilience and high commitment of the players in facing every challenge up to the final stage. 

The Ipoh City Council extends its highest congratulations and commendations to the entire team on this outstanding success. 

This achievement not only brings glory to MBI in the lawn bowls arena, but also proves that the Council’s staff are always capable of achieving excellence in various fields through high spirit, discipline and determination. 

May this success serve as a source of inspiration to all MBI staff to continue achieving greater accomplishments and to elevate the name of the Ipoh City Council to greater heights in the future.